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April 24, 2025

ICAB Exceeds Expectations and Confirms Global Relevance of the Algae Sector

The 1st International Congress on Algae and Biotechnology (ICAB) ended on a highly positive note, bringing together the global community around innovation and the transformative potential of algae. Over three intense days, the congress attracted more than 300 participants, over 100 organisations and representatives from 22 countries, confirming the growing interest in this rapidly expanding sector. Organised by GreenCoLab and

April 2, 2025

Portuguese microalgae helps fight inflammation and diabetes

A microalgae cultivated in Portugal, Dunaliella salina, is proving promising in the field of health. Researchers at the University of Aveiro, in collaboration with CIIMAR, CBQF – Portuguese Catholic University, GreenCoLab and the company Necton, have discovered that this microalgae contains compounds with anti-inflammatory and blood sugar regulating properties. The study, carried out as part of the Algae Vertical project,

March 23, 2025

4th Edition of the Aquaculture Conference

From 20 to 21 March, the fourth edition of the Aquaculture Conference brought together experts in Olhão to discuss the future of aquaculture production in Portugal. The event, organised by APEZ – Portuguese Association of Zootechnical Engineering, in partnership with S2AQUAcoLAB, took place at the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) (Olhão), bringing together almost a hundred people. Copromotor

January 30, 2025

Exploring Algae: Science, Art and Sustainability at School

Last week, primary school students at the EB1 Ria Formosa School in Faro took part in an educational activity about algae, exploring its importance and the use of its natural pigments in paintings. GreenCoLab with its scientists and outreach team provided a different kind of morning for the school’s 3rd graders. The activity began with an explanation of algae, their

January 22, 2025

1St International Congress on AlgaeBiotechnology, 9 a 11 April, Lisbon

The 1st International Congress on Algae Biotechnology is arriving soon, 9 to 11 April 2025, this event brings together a dynamic mix of researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to shape the future of algae innovation. Organized by PROALGA and GreenCoLab, this transformative event will explore groundbreaking advancements and practical applications of algae in sustainability, health, and industry. Over three action-packed days in LISPOLIS, Lisboa,

January 17, 2025

Students in the cooking course at the EHTA in Faro explore the potential of algae in gastronomy

For two days, GreenColab presented the “Algae on the Menu” project, part of Algae Vertical’s SP7, to the students of the Faro School of Hospitality and Tourism. They embarked on a culinary adventure, exploring the vast potential of algae in gastronomy. Guided by our Food Nutrition Leader, Kricelle Deamici, along with the Outreach team, Fátima Pereira and Maria Eduarda Mendes, the

December 14, 2024

The Algae Vertical project was present for another year at AlgaEurope 2024 in Athens, Greece.

At the latest edition of AlgaEurope 2024, Algae Vertical was present with an active and engaging participation! At the event, the latest innovations focused on sustainability were presented, with valuable contributions to the algae and biotechnology sector. Oral and poster presentations on the progress of the projects, bringing scientific and technological insights. Demonstration of products developed to boost sustainable solutions.

October 16, 2024

SP7 | Algae Cooking Workshop: “Algas no Menu”

GreenCoLab, in partnership with Chef Leonel Pereira from Restaurant CheckIn in Faro, continues to develop initiatives under the “Algae on the Menu” project to disseminate SP7 and the SP4b sub-project. On World Algae Day and World Food Day, two more “Algae on the Menu” creative culinary workshops were held with participants from different backgrounds and interests. In this interactive workshop,